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Soldiers of the United States, the
people of the British Isles welcome
you on your way to take your
stand beside the Armies of
many Nations now fighting in
the Old World the great battle
for human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart
& spirit in your company.
I wish that I could shake
the hand of each one of you
&bid you God speed on your
mission.
George R.I.
April 1918

Letter from England's King George V to American soldiers who came through England or were in the British sector of France.

Physical Description

Letter, 5" x 7.75"; Envelope, 5.25" x 4.25"

Subjects

World War I; Kings; Soldiers; Correspondence

Geographical Area

England

Language

English

Local Identifier

World War I Collection, MS.000765, Box 1, Folder 32

Digital Resource

Image

Digital Collection

The Great War - World War I at Home and Abroad

Publisher

Arkansas State Archives

Preferred Citation

Letter, King George V to American Soldiers, World War I Collection, MS.000765, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas

Rights and Usage

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Soldiers of the United States, the
people of the British Isles welcome
you on your way to take your
stand beside the Armies of
many Nations now fighting in
the Old World the great battle
for human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart
& spirit in your company.
I wish that I could shake
the hand of each one of you
&bid you God speed on your
mission.
George R.I.
April 1918